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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. ​ 
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. ​ 

Jamaica to Play Key Role in Global Tourism Recovery

Jamaica will play a key role in restoring global tourism when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ends, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. He said that the country is not only working on recovery efforts locally, but is also reaching out...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, examine one of several ventilators that were among an initial shipment of medical equipment and supplies procured by the Government in response to Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Minister visited the NHF warehouse in Kingston, where the items are being stored, on Wednesday (April 8).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, examine one of several ventilators that were among an initial shipment of medical equipment and supplies procured by the Government in response to Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Minister visited the NHF warehouse in Kingston, where the items are being stored, on Wednesday (April 8).

Gov’t Receives Shipment Of Medical Equipment And Supplies
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie​ responding to questions at a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie​ responding to questions at a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Not Using Antimalarial Drug To Treat COVID-19 Patients
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) from Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) from Jamaica House.

Decision On Schools To Be Made Before Break Ends
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), with President, Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Noel Williams (second left), as he hands over keys to Director of Operations and Maintenance, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Jareth Daley (centre) for four buses donated by JUTA, in partnership with the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS). Others observing are Senior Vice President Customer Service, JPS, Ramsay McDonald (second right) and Executive Director, Ministry of Health & Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas. The ceremony took place at the Office of the Prime Minister on April 8. The buses will be used to transport healthcare workers.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), with President, Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Noel Williams (second left), as he hands over keys to Director of Operations and Maintenance, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Jareth Daley (centre) for four buses donated by JUTA, in partnership with the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS). Others observing are Senior Vice President Customer Service, JPS, Ramsay McDonald (second right) and Executive Director, Ministry of Health & Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas. The ceremony took place at the Office of the Prime Minister on April 8. The buses will be used to transport healthcare workers.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House. To his left is the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie.
CoronavirusLocal Government

Market Hours Adjusted For Easter

The Government has made adjustments to the opening hours for markets over the next five days, in an effort to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that on Holy Thursday markets will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) from Jamaica House.
Coronavirus

Government Considering Controlled Re-Entry Of Jamaicans

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is considering reopening the island’s ports for the controlled re-entry of Jamaicans who have been stranded overseas. The country closed its borders to incoming passengers on March 24 as part of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Since then, there have been numerous calls by Jamaicans who...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a digital press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8) .
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PM Announces Order For Wearing Of Masks

Certain categories of persons are now required to wear masks under new orders announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). During the period April 8 to 21, persons with flu-like symptoms – fever, coughing and sneezing persistently – or who have respiratory illnesses must wear a mask in public. Senior...
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GOJ’s CARE Programme ‘SET’ to Help Workers Amid COVID-19 Layoffs

The Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be providing financial assistance to employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by way of the COVID 19 Allocation of Resources to Employees (CARE) Programme. They will be supported by the Supporting Employees with Transfer of Cash (SET Cash) Grant. "Our aim...
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All Beaches And Water Attractions Closed For Easter

All beaches and water attractions have been ordered closed for the Easter weekend as the Government ramps up measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at a digital press conference at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (April 8). Mr. Holness said he is aware that many Jamaicans were looking...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) and European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska, examine a mobile ventilator during a handover ceremony for 29 ventilators on the grounds of Medical Link Limited, located at 14A Cargill Avenue, in St. Andrew, on April 8. The ventilators, valued at approximately €1 million, were handed over to the Government by the European Union. Observing (from left) are Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, His Excellency Josep Maria Bosch, and Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry.
CoronavirusForeign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Government Gets 29 Ventilators From EU

The Government yesterday (April 8) received 29 ventilators valued at approximately €1 million from the European Union (EU), to support patients who need intensive care in hospitals and to treat patients infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). They will be distributed to hospitals across the island. Of the total, six are small mobile ventilators. The units were handed over to Minister...
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Curfew Extended Until April 21 With New Hours

The Government has adjusted the curfew Order for Jamaica, in the effort to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The adjusted hours of the curfew are – From 8:00 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, April 8) to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, April 9); from 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 to 7:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10; from Friday, April 10...
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